Collaborative Robots

Cobots designed to be tough and low-cost

Cobots designed to be tough and low-cost

igus will be exhibiting its innovative range of robots and cobots at this year’s MachineBuilding.Live with the opportunity to see the ReBeL cobot made using high-performance motion plastics. The ReBeL cobot is designed to be tough and low-cost, weighing just 8kg and opening up new areas of application for service robotics that are cost-effective and […]

By August 15, 2024 Read More →

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Miniature electric motors help robots get a grip

Miniature electric motors help robots get a grip

Guillaume Mougin, Product Manager at Portescap, explores how miniature electric motors are improving the performance of grippers in robotics. Grippers are essential for robots engaged in pick-and-place applications. These electromechanical ‘hands’ allow objects to be grasped, manipulated and released, facilitating fast and precise interactions for low-mix, high-volume industrial processes. For the past three decades, pneumatic […]

By August 29, 2024 Read More →

Recent News

Robotic solution to EV charging challenge

Robotic solution to EV charging challenge

Data from LCP Delta has revealed that UK drivers pay 74 per cent more to charge their electric vehicles (EVs) than anywhere else in Europe – adding to a long list of issues EV drivers face. Dave Walsha, sales manager at EMS, explains how drive technology can help manufacturers resolve some of the common issues […]

By August 14, 2024 Read More →
3D information at a short working distance

3D information at a short working distance

IDS Imaging Development Systems introduces a new 3D camera in the Ensenso product line. With its compact, industrial-grade design and the combination of a very short working distance and a large field of view, the Ensenso B 3D camera is particularly suitable for bin picking applications. Thanks to its high depth of field, it is […]

By August 13, 2024 Read More →
Certified robotic energy supply for dry cleanrooms

Certified robotic energy supply for dry cleanrooms

To ensure a safe and reliable energy supply for robots in EV battery production facilities, igus has developed the triflex R TRC – the first robot energy supply system with a dry cleanroom certificate from Fraunhofer IPA for ISO class 4-5. With demand for electric cars growing, the demand for high quality lithium-ion batteries is […]

By August 12, 2024 Read More →
Bringing humanoid robots from concept to reality

Bringing humanoid robots from concept to reality

Gerard Bush, Sales Manager at motion specialist INMOCO explores the journey from designing humanoid robots to delivering them for practical use, highlighting the key challenges and solutions in this evolving field. The human body is remarkable for its ability to navigate diverse environments, handle complex tasks, and adapt to varied conditions. These capabilities make it […]

By August 9, 2024 Read More →
Upgrade your Machinery Safety knowledge, faster

Upgrade your Machinery Safety knowledge, faster

Pilz Automation Technology has restructured its training offer and streamlined its training website. As a result, users can access the practical and interactive training programme quicker and with more convenience than ever before. As an ‘Ambassador for Safety’, Pilz has been bringing machinery safety knowledge to the world for decades. But an ever-increasing networked world […]

By August 9, 2024 Read More →